The Met Office has issued a warning for thunderstorms on Thursday, 20 October.
The warning, which is in place until 1 pm today states:
‘Bands of heavy showers and thunderstorms will move quickly northwards this morning.
‘Not everywhere will see these, but where they do occur, 20 to 30 mm of rain is possible within an hour, and perhaps as much as 40 mm in a few places.
‘Lightning will be an additional hazard.
‘Rain will continue this afternoon but become less intense.’